Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Your board members, volunteers, and current donors are some of the strongest advocates for your cause because they’re already invested in seeing your mission succeed. For example, offer a free branded t-shirt to volunteers who bring a friend to a volunteer opportunity, or to donors who invite a loved one to a fundraising event.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

What is a niche social network? . A niche social network is an online community drawn together by a shared location, demographic, or interest -- or combination of the three. Examples of niche social networks include: . Tags: NPTech NTEN Social Media Communications. Related SlideShare. .

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 23, 2009

Wendy Harman , the social-media manager at the American Red Cross, in Washington, DC. Previously she worked for the Future of Music Coalition and was a law clerk at Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts. Tags: TechSoup.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2010

Note from Beth: Last month, we did a Networked Nonprofit session at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service. Recently I got my first full-on blast of the Networked Nonprofit at a session the authors presented at the 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. He offered to write a guest post.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Known as the largest professional social networking platform, LinkedIn is the go-to resource for millions of job-seekers, professionals, and businesses to network and connect. For nonprofits, LinkedIn can be a valuable tool to add to your social media toolbox. Your header should also include a short tag line.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2009

If you missed The Chronicle of Philanthropy's June 23 online discussion Using Social Networks to Promote Good Causes , the transcript is now available. Wendy Harman , the social-media manager at the American Red Cross, in Washington, DC. Tags: Fundraising Online Fundraising Social Networking Web 2.0

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2014

Many nonprofits are curious, but lack the resources necessary to create and manage yet another social network. Google+ isn’t for all nonprofits, but for those that have actively adopted a pro-social media policy, it’s worth the time investment to experiment with Google+. Google+ is a visual social network.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

The results of two new surveys paint a bleak picture of the effectiveness of social media for fundraising and volunteer recruitment. The first from Philanthropy Action , has the depressing title, " Social Networking and Mid-Size Nonprofits: What's the Use? " Tools Web 2.0

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2014

Owned by Facebook, Instagram is the largest mobile social network in the United States. Always include a short caption, and like other social networks, inspirational quotes and powerful stats significantly increase engagement. The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Nonprofit organizations are increasingly adopting social networking tools to create a sense of community among members and donors. Although these statistics reinforce nonprofit's acceptance of social media, the numbers do not show whether organizations have adopted internal or external tools. .

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 29, 2010

There’s no more convenient way to brush up on your skills than to do your professional development online - and July 2010 brings us lots of free online presentations and seminars for fundraisers, board members, administrators, active volunteers, volunteer coordinators, and other non-profit folks.( read more ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

Social Networking for Social Change According to TechCrunch , Change.org, a social networking site that links volunteers to causes and voters to politicians will launch a new white-label social network for non-profits. Remember, it's not the level , but whether it is a match to your audience.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Tags: Fundraising Marketing Membership management nonprofit non-profit Non-profit Communications Non-profit technology nptech SEO social media Social networking training volunteer management Volunteers webinar. read more ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2009

I really wanted to attend the " Social Networks Friend for Foe? "at who gave the keynote speech at UC Berkeley’s conference on law, ethics and technology, “ Social Networks: Friends or Foes? ,” complaints of hijacked accounts increased by one-third from 2007 to 2008. Fortunately, my colleague, Aspen Baker, was attending.

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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2011

This post was authored by Becky Band Jain , a TechSoup guest blogger and volunteer. TechSoup is launching a new micro-volunteering initiative called Donate Your Brain. Questions posted in our forums , LinkedIn group , or on Twitter will get a rapid response from volunteers.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 31, 2010

Even as we move toward the lazy days of summer, when the pace traditionally slows down a bit, there’s still a great variety of free online presentations and seminars on tap for fundraisers, board members, administrators, active volunteers and volunteer coordinators. read more ).

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2009

Wendy Harman , the social-media manager at the American Red Cross, in Washington, DC. Previously she worked for the Future of Music Coalition and was a law clerk at Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts. Tags: Social Networking Web 2.0

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 30, 2010

Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest Fundraising nptech Marketing Best practices Volunteers E-mail marketing events Social networking case studies Non-profit Communications websites training Membership management Donor management webinar software social media newsletters. read more ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

I am a full-time employee of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and as the Social Media Manager I manage all the social networking efforts for the organization. 1) Using Google Analytics to track referrals to www.pancan.org from social networking outlets. (2) We have over 70 affiliates in the U.S.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising leverages social networks. The reason peer-to-peer fundraising is so engaging is pretty simple: It’s inherently social. . Runs/walks/rides: Also known as event-a-thons, runs/walks/rides allow participants to take on a powerful role as a volunteer fundraiser for your cause.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 1, 2010

Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest Fundraising nptech Volunteers E-mail marketing Social networking Non-profit Communications training event management Membership management Donor management webinar social media. read more ).

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

And if you’re offering a free webinar of interest to non-profit folks that didn’t make October’s list, please leave a comment.( read more ).

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

The TechSoup Content Team Is Seeking Volunteers and an Intern: read more. Tags: Accessible Technology Social Networking Using the Web and Internet Volunteers Web 2.0 There are many ways to get involved; check out the pages on the TechSoup Global site to learn about current job openings and internship opportunities.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

One way to engage with your donors on social media for GivingTuesday is to create a hashtag challenge for people to participate and tag you in. Since the giving day is already heavily focused on social media, host a network peer-to-peer campaign and have participants post your GivingTuesday fundraiser to their personal social networks.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Offer custom fields for tribute or memorial donations to be made in someone’s name or create fields for additional details you may need to collect from your donors, such as volunteer options. Take advantage of your fundraising software to automate your gratitude to your donors and customize the experience to include their names using tags.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 3, 2010

Once again, it’s professional development time for nonprofit folks – fundraisers, board members, administrators, active volunteers and volunteer coordinators – with our monthly round-up of free online presentations and seminars. read more ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2008

Andy Carvin of NPR's Social Media guru, interrupted his self-imposed summer blogging siesta, to help organize online efforts and coordinate volunteers. For coordinating online volunteer efforts, he has set up a social network called the Gustav Information Center. discussion on Gustav Information site.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Organization Size: 125 exotic cats, 9 paid staff, 107 volunteers, 80,000 supporters. Who maintains your social media campaigns? We have two full-time, paid people working on social networking along with me. What do you think are the most important skills necessary in a social media practitioner? Name: Carol Baskin.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 27, 2009

Tags: Associations Non-profit technology Fundraising nptech Marketing Volunteers Google Social networking Non-profit Communications membership websites event managment Membership management social media Association Jam. Here, by topic, are the top stories voted up by Association Jam readers for December 2009.(

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Before the rise in popularity of online social networks, HandsOn Network recruited, trained and worked with service leaders – the kind of people who see a problem in their community, organize an effort to fix it and recruit their friends to help – exclusively through our local affiliates. Is that good?

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

I’m a loyal supporter, donor, and volunteer to various organizations but rarely am I asked for much more than my money. Or how about ideas for expanding an organization’s web presence and social networks? Are they willing to volunteer? Tags: Marketing and Communication #nptech Non-Profit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2008

The NpTech Tag Summary went on hiatus to give some space to. I'm moving beyond monitoring the NpTech tagged items and meta feeds to incorporate nuggets from micro media sources, nptech bloggers, friend feeds, and USG. The summaries will be briefer, focused on a social media theme or a social media question related to practice.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 28, 2009

It’s great to interact with others around the world in social networks — to learn what other organizations are doing, and to reap fresh ideas for your own nonprofit — but what a many small nonprofit often needs most is to connect with potential volunteers and supporters in your own community. read more ).

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 23, 2009

That’s where AssociationJam.org comes in — a new way for managers and staff, consultants, volunteers and board members to share their best information and learn from one another.( Tags: Associations Non-profit technology General non-profit interest nptech Social networking websites Association Jam. read more ).

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2010

[link] – "As far as we know, it is the first such comprehensive listing of options for causes, nonprofits, and NGOs who need tools to manage volunteers. The 2010 Social Networking Map / Flowtown (@flowtown) – I love maps and I work in social media; so I always love the maps of social media!

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 25, 2010

The first of three training videos produced to guide the volunteer moderators who helped run the British Columbia Library Association's 2009 Teen Reading Club, Moderating Forums is jam-packed with down-to-earth advice and guidelines for creating, nurturing and moderating a successful online community. read more ).

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 8, 2009

If you're not sure, it may be time to work out a social media policy for your staff and volunteers who blog and chat and comment online, where the personal and professional lines often blur.( How can you control what’s being said about your group and your cause? read more ).

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